SMITH MOUNTIAN LAKE WATER QUALITY INCREASES

Smith Mountain Lake's water quality is currently exceeding expectations and is significantly better than 20-year averages. - Keri Green from the Smith Mountain Lake Association attributes the improved quality to environmental factors, including increased rainfall that helps dilute the water. - Key metrics tested for water quality include clarity, chlorophyll, and phosphorus concentration. - Improved clarity indicates deeper visibility in the water, suggesting reduced sediment, algae, and runoff materials.